Anniversary edition of the Paralympics Zeitung: Sports and stories from Paris

Anniversary edition of the Paralympics Zeitung: Sports and stories from Paris

The anniversary edition of the Paralympics Zeitung: A look at the social importance of parasport

The Paralympic Summer Games in Paris are moving closer and the 20th edition of the Paralympics Zeitung (PZ) is expected with great anticipation. This special edition, which arises in the cooperation between the Tagesspiegel and the German Statutory Accident Insurance (DGUV), not only reflects top sporting performance, but also illuminates the socio -political relevance of parasport.

On August 27, the PZ will be distributed to the readers as an accompanying position of the daily newspapers and gathers numerous exciting stories about the athletes who came from 180 nations. In Paris, 4,400 athletes will take part in 549 competitions in 22 sports. A team of young media professionals, under the direction of experienced editors of the daily mirror, will accompany the event from a variety of perspectives over a period of twelve days.

Why are the Paralympics so important? Tagesspiegel editor-in-chief Lorenz Maroldt describes the games as a sporting event with outstanding radiance. They promote awareness of inclusion and equal opportunities in society. The Paralympics Zeitung is therefore not only a medium for pursuing sporting achievements, but also on a platform that appeals important topics such as politics and everyday life of people with disabilities.

In the anniversary edition, portraits of important sports personalities such as the prostheses-Weitter Léon Schäfer and Canutin Anja Adler are presented. A double interview with Ferda Ataman, the independent federal representative for anti -discrimination, as well as Jürgen Dusel, the Federal Government Commissioner for the concerns of people with disabilities, is also presented. These conversations should shed light on the challenges and triumphs of the athletes from a broader perspective.

The cooperation between the Tagesspiegel and the DGUV that has existed for 20 years shows how important reporting on Parasport is, especially with regard to rehabilitation after an accident. Dr. Stefan Hussy, General Manager of the DGUV, emphasizes that the stories of the athletes are often more profound than the sporting competitions themselves.

The publication of the anniversary edition laid the foundation for comprehensive reporting during the games. Updates and certainly emotional stories from Paris are regularly shared on the social media channels of the daily mirror, so that a wide audience is addressed.